SAP9

The SAP9 is a Poor-condition pistol sold at Hot Springs for 500 credits with no Trust needed. It is a clear upgrade over the 9mm, with a 12-round magazine and better accuracy. Buy it on your first visit.

Category: Handgun
How to get it: Buy

Found in

Hot SpringsHot Springs is Ada Tucker's work camp in Belknap, set in an old luxury resort on a dormant volcano. Go here for Alkai Turner's weapons and Belknap jobs, but expect hard rules: Tucker runs it with guards and forced labor.

Good to know

Condition is Level 2 (Poor).
Holds 12 rounds.
Costs 500 credits at Hot Springs, no Trust level required.
Common on human enemies in the south.

What it's good for

It handles headshots on Swarmers and humans early on. It can take an oil filter suppressor for quiet kills.

Compared with other sidearms

It beats the 9mm on capacity and accuracy. The SMP9, PDW and Eliminator all outclass it later.

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